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Adult Coach (Reading)
Sport in Mind
We're Sport in Mind, the UK's leading mental health sports charity. We use the power of sport to transform the lives of children and adults.
Job Posted- 12 Nov 2026
Status- Part Time
Location- England
Closing date- 31 Dec 2026
Sport in Mind is the leading mental health sports charity in England, delivering innovative physical activity projects in partnership with the NHS to promote mental wellbeing, improve physical health, combat social isolation, and empower people to move their lives forward in a positive direction.
We are looking for an experienced coach to run our weekly session for anyone over 17, to engage and empower people, creating a safe supportive environment for people to have fun and meet others. The session is Badminton & Table Tennis so we're looking for a coach with qualifications in one of those sports.
Job Purpose
1. Deliver a 1 hour weekly high quality and fun sport and activity sessions for adults experiencing mental health challenges
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. To facilitate and deliver sport and well-being activities
2. Inspire and motivate individuals to have fun and socialise when playing sport to improve their mental health.
3. Be committed to good practice and ensure familiarity with all Sport in Mind policies and procedures (e.g. health and safety, confidentiality and safeguarding).
4. Ensure the highest level of safeguarding is adhered to and risk assessments are followed.
5. Undertake administrative tasks – participant forms, registers, data collection, online data systems.
6. Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of your work by developing and maintaining relationships, ensuring that colleagues are treated fairly and with respect/dignity.
DBS check required for this post as well and relevant Coaching qualifications and insurance certificate. To apply please email [email protected] for the attention of Kirsty Bowden.